Cathay Cargo reported a strong first-half performance for 2026, with revenue rising 23.9% year-on-year to HK$13.81 billion as sustained demand for cargo capacity, particularly for high-value technology shipments supporting the data centre industry and artificial intelligence boom, drove growth across its network. Cargo volumes increased 8.5% to 869,000 tonnes, while cargo yield climbed 18.1% to HK$3.06 per available freight tonne kilometre, reflecting disciplined capacity management and strong customer demand. Cathay said cargo performance reflected sustained demand for capacity across key trade lanes, with growth supported by its global network, close collaboration with customers and disciplined inventory management. Operationally, Cathay Cargo expanded available freight tonne kilometres (AFTKs) by 4% to 7.63 billion, while revenue freight tonne kilometres (RFTKs) increased 4.9% to 4.51 billion. Cargo load factor improved to 59.2% from 58.6% a year earlier, and cargo carried rose from 801,000 tonnes to 869,000 tonnes.